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Mafato Primary School

Public primary school · Motetemavillage, Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Mafato Primary School is a public primary school in Motetemavillage, Groblersdal. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mafato Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Motetemavillage, Groblersdal, Mafato Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

869
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mafato Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Mafato Primary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Mafato Primary School's 869; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafato Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafato Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Mafato Primary School's 869, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Mafato Primary School's 869; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mafato Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Mafato Primary School's 869, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Mafato Primary School's 869, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

And within Groblersdal itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Baropodi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafato Primary School, 1,446 compared with 869, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Mafato Primary School's 869, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Mafato Primary School's 869, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafato Primary School, 1,285 compared with 869; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafato Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafato Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,271 learners against Mafato Primary School's 869; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafato Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafato Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mafato Primary School for 2027

Mafato Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Motetema 565
Postal
P/Bag X003; Motetema473
Telephone
013 269 0013
EMIS number
924650085

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mafato Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Mafato Primary School directly, on 013 269 0013, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mafato Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mafato Primary School the best school in Groblersdal?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mafato Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Mafato Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Mafato Primary School?
Mafato Primary School reported 869 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Mafato Primary School?
No. Mafato Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mafato Primary School a public or private school?
Mafato Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mafato Primary School?
You can call 013 269 0013. It is located at Motetema 565.
Related

Related schools in Groblersdal

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